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ARTelevision · 04-30-2003, 06:02 PM

This is right from Ford's PR but it has some cool info
Gotta say I loved my old mustang

FORD MOTOR COMPANY’S 100-MILLIONTH V-8 ENGINE CONTINUES HERITAGE OF LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION

WINDSOR, Ont., April 29, 2003 – With fewer than 50 days to its 100th birthday, Ford Motor Company’s 100-millionth V-8 engine rolled off the Essex Engine Plant's (EEP) manufacturing line here today, marking a milestone more than 70 years after Ford’s first mass-produced V-8 was built in 1932.

This week also marks the beginning of production of Ford’s new 5.4-liter, 3-valve Tritonä V-8 that will power the all-new 2004 Ford F-150 pickup when it starts production this summer. The milestone 100-millionth V-8 engine will be installed in the first Ford F-150 built this year at Ford’s Norfolk (Virginia) Assembly Plant.

“We have a century of experience delivering great engines to our customers,” said Dave Szczupak, vice president, Powertrain Operations, Ford Motor Company. “This is an historic milestone for Ford and the auto industry. It’s fitting for this milestone to fall in our centennial year and fewer than 50 days before our company’s birthday on June 16. It is also fitting that our new 3-valve Triton V-8 is the special engine that marks this occasion for us.”

Henry Ford revolutionized the auto industry with the moving assembly line in 1914 and again when he introduced the industry’s first affordable, mass-produced V-8 engine in 1932. The engine featured an innovative “flathead” configuration – a side-valve engine made possible by industry-first engine block casting techniques developed by Ford engineers.

The new overhead-cam 5.4-liter, 3-valve Triton engine – now in production at Ford’s Essex Engine Plant in Windsor, Ontario – incorporates technologies that make it the company’s most advanced V-8 engine ever. In a striking similarity to its ancestor, the original Flathead V-8, Ford today uses an innovative new flexible manufacturing method to manufacture the all-new 3-valve cylinder head.

The new 5.4-liter, 3-valve Triton V-8 will give the all-new 2004 Ford F-150 300-peak horsepower and 365-foot-pounds of peak torque – significant improvements over the previous award-winning 5.4-liter Triton.

Ford V-8 Plants

It is also fitting that the 100-millionth V-8 engine is produced in Windsor, which has a long history of Ford engine production. Since 1932, Ford of Canada has produced 22.4 million V-8 engines – most of them at the Windsor Engine Plant, sister of the Essex Engine Plant located a few miles away.

“Our Windsor operations continue to make a strong contribution to the success of the Ford Motor Company. Today, Windsor is the source of about half of Ford V-8s, as well as many V-6 and V-10 engines – all of which power some of the most popular Ford and Lincoln vehicles,” said Alain Batty, president & CEO, Ford of Canada.

In addition, Ford’s Romeo (Mich.) Engine plant currently builds more than 40 percent of Ford’s V-8 engines, nearly 7-million V-8 engines since the plant was converted to V-8 production in 1990, while Ford’s engine plant in Lima, Ohio, builds V-8 engines for the Ford Thunderbird and Lincoln LS.

Ford’s well-known Cleveland Engine plants No. 1 and No. 2 built more than 28 million V-8 engines between the late 1950s and 2000 – engines like the powerful Boss 302, the famed Cleveland 351 and the famous 5.0-liter Mustang engine, which ceased production in 2000.

Ford’s Dearborn (Mich.) Engine and Fuel Tank Plant, in the historic Rouge manufacturing complex, also produced millions of V-8 engines from the 1950s to the 1970s, including the legendary 427 cubic-inch motor.

The industry’s first mass-produced V-8

Ford’s first V-8 engine left the assembly line March 9, 1932, changing the auto industry forever. Previously, V-8 power was reserved for luxury cars, because the engine blocks had to be constructed at great expense from complex pieces bolted together by hand. These early V-8s were fragile and able only to run at low-rpm. As a result of this cost and complexity, Ford’s direct competitors only offered six-cylinder engines.

Ford’s new flathead V-8 was sturdy, affordable and a hot rodder’s dream come true. It immediately caught the fancy of car buyers – nearly 6 million people visited Ford showrooms in 1932 to see the powerful new V-8 Fords that ranged in price from $460 to $650. Henry Ford took a personal role in the project and was gratified by the public response. Sixty-nine-years-old at the time, Ford said, “I’ve got back my old determination.”

Ford made V-8 synonymous with power. Ford V-8s of the 1960s and 1970s transcended the engine compartment to become part of popular culture and lexicon – with nicknames like Boss, Hi-Po, Cleveland, Cobra Jet and simply 427. Ford produced a record 3.17 million V-8 engines in 1977.

Ford dominated most forms of racing during the 1960s and ’70s, winning 87 percent of NASCAR races in 1965; twice taking the top four places in the Daytona 500; winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans four years running; and, led by Jackie Stewart, winning all 15 races in the 1973 Formula One season.

New 5.4-liter Triton V-8

Today, fewer than 50 days before Ford Motor Company celebrates its 100th anniversary on June 16, technology and innovation remain at the forefront of the company’s powertrain engineering. The 5.4-liter, 3-valve Triton V-8 is the newest member of Ford’s modular engine family. It is the first modular V-8 Ford engine to use variable-cam timing to optimize intake and exhaust valve operation across the rev range, generating both low-speed torque and high-speed horsepower while minimizing exhaust emissions.

The new Triton features three valves per cylinder – two intake and one exhaust – for better “breathing,” which enhances power and efficiency. The three-valve design also allows for a central sparkplug that allows complete, even combustion. New Charge-Motion Control Valves in the intake runners enhance air-fuel mixing at low rpm, improving low-end torque. A host of detail improvements contribute to quiet, refined operation.

“We make as much power at 1,500 rpm as the competition makes at their peaks,” Szczupak said. “We’re using technology, not size, to make the best even better.”

Technology isn’t limited to the engine, however. Just as a breakthrough by Henry Ford’s team of engineers made the 1932 V-8 possible, new manufacturing innovations contribute to current engine quality and production efficiency.

For example, the new cylinder head line at Windsor Engine Plant can be rapidly reconfigured for various engine sizes and valve configurations with little or no downtime. In addition, Ford’s revitalized Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 will incorporate flexible manufacturing techniques to build Duratec V-6 engines for the all-new 2005 Ford Freestyle “crossover” vehicle and all-new Ford Five Hundred sedan.

Famous Ford V-8s:

Flathead V-8 engine. Ford produced approximately 8 million Flathead V-8s between 1932 and 1953. These included the original 85 hp version, an economy 60 hp V-8 in 1936-37 and upgraded 90 hp, 95 hp and 100 hp engines.

302-cubic-inch and 5.0-liter OHV engines. Best known as the longtime Ford Mustang engine, the Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 built more than 16.9 million 302 and 5.0-liter V8s from 1967-2000, including the fabled Boss 302, and a total of 24.3 million V-8 engines at Plant No. 1 between 1961 and 2000. Windsor Engine Plant produced more than 2 million 5.0-liter engines from 1983-1990.

351-cubic-inch V-8. The “Cleveland,” or 351C, had a unique design that made it sought-after by enthusiasts. Cleveland Engine Plant No. 2 built more than 3.7 million 351 engines from 1969-1981. Windsor Engine Plant built nearly 8.5 million 351 engines.

427-cubic-inch V-8. This was a member of the FE big block family, with special performance features like high compression and strong cross-bolted main bearings. It was constructed at Dearborn Engine Plant. Only about 6,500 were built.

Modular V-8/V-10 family. Launched in 1991 with the 4.6-liter V-8, Ford’s modular engine design has lived up to expectations by forming the solid foundation for a host of engines tailored to Ford Motor Company products. Variations include 2-valve and 4-valve cylinder head designs, as well as the new 3-valve Triton. Engine blocks are cast from both iron and aluminum. Ford produces naturally aspirated and supercharged variants, including the 390-hp SVT Mustang Cobra. Romeo (Mich.) Engine Plant has built more than 6.8 million modular engines. Windsor has built more than 4.3 million. Essex Engine Plant began building 5.4-liter engines in August 2002 for the Australian Falcon.

AJ-V8 engine. Jaguar, which joined the Ford Motor Company family in 1996, has built more than 265,000 high-performance AJ-V-8 engines for cars like its XK8 and XKR sports cars at its plant in the United Kingdom.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is the world’s second-largest automaker with approximately 350,000 employees and operations in more than 200 markets on six continents. Its automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Its automotive-related services include Ford Credit, Hertz and Quality Care. The company's world headquarters is in Dearborn, Mich. Ford Motor Company will officially observe its 100th anniversary on June 16, 2003. Additional information can be found on the company's Web site at www.ford.com.

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I know they aren't the most coveted cars now, but for the nostalgia buffs, Ford was one of the Big Three in a time when that meant American-Made ...

gpmarkvii · 05-01-2003, 11:56 AM

Proud owner of a 302.

MrGone · 05-01-2003, 03:33 PM

have a 289

prefer my 318

ARTelevision · 05-08-2003, 05:42 PM

What do you think?

MrGone · 05-08-2003, 10:15 PM

still blue
still oval
still needs fixing or repairing daily

just playing with ya

0001 · 05-08-2003, 11:30 PM

its new?

BoCo · 05-09-2003, 10:58 AM

WOW! They really went all out with the new logo. I bet everyone who sees it will be like, "Dude! I totally have to buy a Ford now! That new logo of theirs proves they've truely moved into the 21st century!"

04-30-2003, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
ARTelevision I change Location: USA	FORD MOTOR COMPANY’S 100-MILLIONTH V-8 ENGINE This is right from Ford's PR but it has some cool info Gotta say I loved my old mustang FORD MOTOR COMPANY’S 100-MILLIONTH V-8 ENGINE CONTINUES HERITAGE OF LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION WINDSOR, Ont., April 29, 2003 – With fewer than 50 days to its 100th birthday, Ford Motor Company’s 100-millionth V-8 engine rolled off the Essex Engine Plant's (EEP) manufacturing line here today, marking a milestone more than 70 years after Ford’s first mass-produced V-8 was built in 1932. This week also marks the beginning of production of Ford’s new 5.4-liter, 3-valve Tritonä V-8 that will power the all-new 2004 Ford F-150 pickup when it starts production this summer. The milestone 100-millionth V-8 engine will be installed in the first Ford F-150 built this year at Ford’s Norfolk (Virginia) Assembly Plant. “We have a century of experience delivering great engines to our customers,” said Dave Szczupak, vice president, Powertrain Operations, Ford Motor Company. “This is an historic milestone for Ford and the auto industry. It’s fitting for this milestone to fall in our centennial year and fewer than 50 days before our company’s birthday on June 16. It is also fitting that our new 3-valve Triton V-8 is the special engine that marks this occasion for us.” Henry Ford revolutionized the auto industry with the moving assembly line in 1914 and again when he introduced the industry’s first affordable, mass-produced V-8 engine in 1932. The engine featured an innovative “flathead” configuration – a side-valve engine made possible by industry-first engine block casting techniques developed by Ford engineers. The new overhead-cam 5.4-liter, 3-valve Triton engine – now in production at Ford’s Essex Engine Plant in Windsor, Ontario – incorporates technologies that make it the company’s most advanced V-8 engine ever. In a striking similarity to its ancestor, the original Flathead V-8, Ford today uses an innovative new flexible manufacturing method to manufacture the all-new 3-valve cylinder head. The new 5.4-liter, 3-valve Triton V-8 will give the all-new 2004 Ford F-150 300-peak horsepower and 365-foot-pounds of peak torque – significant improvements over the previous award-winning 5.4-liter Triton. Ford V-8 Plants It is also fitting that the 100-millionth V-8 engine is produced in Windsor, which has a long history of Ford engine production. Since 1932, Ford of Canada has produced 22.4 million V-8 engines – most of them at the Windsor Engine Plant, sister of the Essex Engine Plant located a few miles away. “Our Windsor operations continue to make a strong contribution to the success of the Ford Motor Company. Today, Windsor is the source of about half of Ford V-8s, as well as many V-6 and V-10 engines – all of which power some of the most popular Ford and Lincoln vehicles,” said Alain Batty, president & CEO, Ford of Canada. In addition, Ford’s Romeo (Mich.) Engine plant currently builds more than 40 percent of Ford’s V-8 engines, nearly 7-million V-8 engines since the plant was converted to V-8 production in 1990, while Ford’s engine plant in Lima, Ohio, builds V-8 engines for the Ford Thunderbird and Lincoln LS. Ford’s well-known Cleveland Engine plants No. 1 and No. 2 built more than 28 million V-8 engines between the late 1950s and 2000 – engines like the powerful Boss 302, the famed Cleveland 351 and the famous 5.0-liter Mustang engine, which ceased production in 2000. Ford’s Dearborn (Mich.) Engine and Fuel Tank Plant, in the historic Rouge manufacturing complex, also produced millions of V-8 engines from the 1950s to the 1970s, including the legendary 427 cubic-inch motor. The industry’s first mass-produced V-8 Ford’s first V-8 engine left the assembly line March 9, 1932, changing the auto industry forever. Previously, V-8 power was reserved for luxury cars, because the engine blocks had to be constructed at great expense from complex pieces bolted together by hand. These early V-8s were fragile and able only to run at low-rpm. As a result of this cost and complexity, Ford’s direct competitors only offered six-cylinder engines. Ford’s new flathead V-8 was sturdy, affordable and a hot rodder’s dream come true. It immediately caught the fancy of car buyers – nearly 6 million people visited Ford showrooms in 1932 to see the powerful new V-8 Fords that ranged in price from $460 to $650. Henry Ford took a personal role in the project and was gratified by the public response. Sixty-nine-years-old at the time, Ford said, “I’ve got back my old determination.” Ford made V-8 synonymous with power. Ford V-8s of the 1960s and 1970s transcended the engine compartment to become part of popular culture and lexicon – with nicknames like Boss, Hi-Po, Cleveland, Cobra Jet and simply 427. Ford produced a record 3.17 million V-8 engines in 1977. Ford dominated most forms of racing during the 1960s and ’70s, winning 87 percent of NASCAR races in 1965; twice taking the top four places in the Daytona 500; winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans four years running; and, led by Jackie Stewart, winning all 15 races in the 1973 Formula One season. New 5.4-liter Triton V-8 Today, fewer than 50 days before Ford Motor Company celebrates its 100th anniversary on June 16, technology and innovation remain at the forefront of the company’s powertrain engineering. The 5.4-liter, 3-valve Triton V-8 is the newest member of Ford’s modular engine family. It is the first modular V-8 Ford engine to use variable-cam timing to optimize intake and exhaust valve operation across the rev range, generating both low-speed torque and high-speed horsepower while minimizing exhaust emissions. The new Triton features three valves per cylinder – two intake and one exhaust – for better “breathing,” which enhances power and efficiency. The three-valve design also allows for a central sparkplug that allows complete, even combustion. New Charge-Motion Control Valves in the intake runners enhance air-fuel mixing at low rpm, improving low-end torque. A host of detail improvements contribute to quiet, refined operation. “We make as much power at 1,500 rpm as the competition makes at their peaks,” Szczupak said. “We’re using technology, not size, to make the best even better.” Technology isn’t limited to the engine, however. Just as a breakthrough by Henry Ford’s team of engineers made the 1932 V-8 possible, new manufacturing innovations contribute to current engine quality and production efficiency. For example, the new cylinder head line at Windsor Engine Plant can be rapidly reconfigured for various engine sizes and valve configurations with little or no downtime. In addition, Ford’s revitalized Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 will incorporate flexible manufacturing techniques to build Duratec V-6 engines for the all-new 2005 Ford Freestyle “crossover” vehicle and all-new Ford Five Hundred sedan. Famous Ford V-8s: Flathead V-8 engine. Ford produced approximately 8 million Flathead V-8s between 1932 and 1953. These included the original 85 hp version, an economy 60 hp V-8 in 1936-37 and upgraded 90 hp, 95 hp and 100 hp engines. 302-cubic-inch and 5.0-liter OHV engines. Best known as the longtime Ford Mustang engine, the Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 built more than 16.9 million 302 and 5.0-liter V8s from 1967-2000, including the fabled Boss 302, and a total of 24.3 million V-8 engines at Plant No. 1 between 1961 and 2000. Windsor Engine Plant produced more than 2 million 5.0-liter engines from 1983-1990. 351-cubic-inch V-8. The “Cleveland,” or 351C, had a unique design that made it sought-after by enthusiasts. Cleveland Engine Plant No. 2 built more than 3.7 million 351 engines from 1969-1981. Windsor Engine Plant built nearly 8.5 million 351 engines. 427-cubic-inch V-8. This was a member of the FE big block family, with special performance features like high compression and strong cross-bolted main bearings. It was constructed at Dearborn Engine Plant. Only about 6,500 were built. Modular V-8/V-10 family. Launched in 1991 with the 4.6-liter V-8, Ford’s modular engine design has lived up to expectations by forming the solid foundation for a host of engines tailored to Ford Motor Company products. Variations include 2-valve and 4-valve cylinder head designs, as well as the new 3-valve Triton. Engine blocks are cast from both iron and aluminum. Ford produces naturally aspirated and supercharged variants, including the 390-hp SVT Mustang Cobra. Romeo (Mich.) Engine Plant has built more than 6.8 million modular engines. Windsor has built more than 4.3 million. Essex Engine Plant began building 5.4-liter engines in August 2002 for the Australian Falcon. AJ-V8 engine. Jaguar, which joined the Ford Motor Company family in 1996, has built more than 265,000 high-performance AJ-V-8 engines for cars like its XK8 and XKR sports cars at its plant in the United Kingdom. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is the world’s second-largest automaker with approximately 350,000 employees and operations in more than 200 markets on six continents. Its automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Its automotive-related services include Ford Credit, Hertz and Quality Care. The company's world headquarters is in Dearborn, Mich. Ford Motor Company will officially observe its 100th anniversary on June 16, 2003. Additional information can be found on the company's Web site at www.ford.com. ................................... I know they aren't the most coveted cars now, but for the nostalgia buffs, Ford was one of the Big Three in a time when that meant American-Made ... __________________ create evolution

05-01-2003, 11:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
gpmarkvii Upright	Proud owner of a 302. __________________ Son, you're gonna' drive me to drinkin' If you don't stop drivin' that Hot ... Rod ... Lincoln!

05-08-2003, 05:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
ARTelevision I change Location: USA	Ford's New Logo! What do you think? __________________ create evolution

05-09-2003, 10:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
BoCo Fear the bunny Location: Hanging off the tip of the Right Wing	WOW! They really went all out with the new logo. I bet everyone who sees it will be like, "Dude! I totally have to buy a Ford now! That new logo of theirs proves they've truely moved into the 21st century!" __________________ Activism is a way for useless people to feel important.

05-01-2003, 03:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
MrGone Tilted Location: WA	have a 289 prefer my 318

05-08-2003, 10:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
MrGone Tilted Location: WA	still blue still oval still needs fixing or repairing daily just playing with ya

05-08-2003, 11:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
0001 Crazy Location: Canadeh!	its new?